US6092192A — Apparatus and methods for providing repetitive en…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 92 words

A method for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a biometric attribute from a user; (b) storing the biometric attribute in a memory device of a server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and (c) accessing the biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric recognition systems; (d) enrolling in each of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the biometric attribute.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 92 words

A method for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a biometric attribute from a user; (b) storing the biometric attribute in a memory device of a server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and (c) accessing the biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric recognition systems; (d) enrolling in each of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the biometric attribute.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 17 words

The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of encrypting the extracted biometric attribute before storing.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 43 words

The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a non-biometric attribute from the user; and (b) storing the non-biometric attribute in the memory device of the server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric recognition systems.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 1, wherein the extracted biometric attribute is a digitized fingerprint.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 32 words

The method of claim 1, wherein the extracted biometric attribute is stored in a format corresponding to raw data to provide compatibility between the server and the plurality of biometric recognition systems.

Claim 7

Independent Claim 106 words

A method for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a biometric attribute from a user; (b) encrypting the extracted biometric attribute; (c) storing the encrypted biometric attribute in a file; (d) storing the file in a memory device of a server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric recognition systems; (e) accessing the biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and (f) enrolling in each of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the biometric attribute.

Claim 8

Independent Claim 106 words

A method for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a biometric attribute from a user; (b) encrypting the extracted biometric attribute; (c) storing the encrypted biometric attribute in a file; (d) storing the file in a memory device of a server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric recognition systems; (e) accessing the biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and (f) enrolling in each of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the biometric attribute.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 57 words

The method of claim 5, further comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a non-biometric attribute from the user; (b) encrypting the extracted non-biometric attribute; (c) storing the encrypted non-biometric attribute in the file; and (d) storing the file in the memory device of the server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric recognition systems.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 75 words

The method of claim 7, wherein at least one of the plurality of biometric recognition systems is capable of recognizing biometric and non-biometric attributes, said method further comprises the steps of: accessing the non-biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the at least one of the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and enrolling in the at least one of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the non-biometric attribute.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method of claim 6, wherein the biometric attributes are selected from the group consisting of voice print, face recognition, signature recognition, face temperature infrared pattern, hand geometry, fingerprint, retinal print, and any combination of the aforementioned.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 26 words

The method of claim 7, wherein the non-biometric attributes are selected from the group consisting of a password, a personal identification number (PIN), and personal information.

Claim 13

Independent Claim 110 words

A method for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a voice print from a user; (b) encrypting the extracted voice print; (c) storing the encrypted voice print in a file; (d) storing the file in a memory device of a server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems; (e) accessing the voice print from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems; and (f) enrolling in each of the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based upon the voice print.

Claim 14

Independent Claim 110 words

A method for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising the steps of: (a) extracting a voice print from a user; (b) encrypting the extracted voice print; (c) storing the encrypted voice print in a file; (d) storing the file in a memory device of a server for subsequent use by any of the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems; (e) accessing the voice print from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems; and (f) enrolling in each of the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based upon the voice print.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of accessing the file to enroll with a voice recognition system.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 15 words

The method of claim 11, wherein the extracted voice print is an audio waveform signal.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 11, wherein the extracted voice print is a set of acoustic features.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 14 words

The method of claim 11, wherein the extracted voice print is an acoustic model.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 109 words

Apparatus for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising: an extractor for extracting a biometric attribute from a user; a server operatively coupled to said extractor for interfacing with the plurality of biometric recognition systems to receive requests for biometric attributes therefrom and transmit biometric attributes thereto, said server having a memory device for storing the biometric attribute; means for accessing the biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and means for enrolling the user in each of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the biometric attribute.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 109 words

Apparatus for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising: an extractor for extracting a biometric attribute from a user; a server operatively coupled to said extractor for interfacing with the plurality of biometric recognition systems to receive requests for biometric attributes therefrom and transmit biometric attributes thereto, said server having a memory device for storing the biometric attribute; means for accessing the biometric attribute from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric recognition systems; and means for enrolling the user in each of the plurality of biometric recognition systems based upon the biometric attribute.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 36 words

The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising an encryption device operatively coupled to said extractor and said server, for encrypting the biometric attribute before the biometric attribute is stored in the memory device of said server.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 37 words

The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the biometric attribute is selected from the group consisting of voice print, face recognition, signature recognition, face temperature infrared pattern, hand geometry, fingerprint, retinal print, and any combination of the aforementioned.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 32 words

The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the extracted biometric attribute is stored in a format corresponding to raw data to provide compatibility between the server and the plurality of biometric recognition systems.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 114 words

Apparatus for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising: an extractor for extracting a voice print from a user; and a server operatively coupled to said extractor for interfacing with the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems to receive requests for voice prints therefrom and transmit voice prints thereto, said server having a memory device for storing voice prints; and means for accessing the voice print from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems; and means for enrolling the user in each of the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based upon the voice print.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 114 words

Apparatus for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising: an extractor for extracting a voice print from a user; and a server operatively coupled to said extractor for interfacing with the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems to receive requests for voice prints therefrom and transmit voice prints thereto, said server having a memory device for storing voice prints; and means for accessing the voice print from the memory device of the server for enrollment in the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems; and means for enrolling the user in each of the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based upon the voice print.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 36 words

The apparatus of claim 20, further comprising an encryption device operatively coupled to said extractor and said server, for encrypting the voice print before the voice print is stored in the memory device of said server.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 18 words

The apparatus of claim 20, wherein said extractor records speech from the user as an audio waveform signal.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 16 words

The apparatus of claim 20, wherein said extractor is an acoustic front-end capable of extracting features.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 81 words

Apparatus for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising: an extractor for extracting a voice print from a user; and a server operatively coupled to said extractor for interfacing with the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems to receive requests for voice prints therefrom and transmit voice prints thereto, said server having a memory device for storing voice prints, wherein said extractor is a speaker model extractor capable of building models.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 81 words

Apparatus for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric voice recognition systems based on an initial enrollment, comprising: an extractor for extracting a voice print from a user; and a server operatively coupled to said extractor for interfacing with the plurality of biometric voice recognition systems to receive requests for voice prints therefrom and transmit voice prints thereto, said server having a memory device for storing voice prints, wherein said extractor is a speaker model extractor capable of building models.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 36 words

The apparatus of claim 24, further comprising an encryption device operatively coupled to said extractor and said server, for encrypting the biometric attribute before the biometric attribute is stored in the memory device of said server.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2003-07-18	2004-01-17	2004-07-18	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2007-07-18	2008-01-17	2008-07-18	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2011-07-18	2012-01-17	2012-07-18	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Apparatus and methods for providing repetitive enrollment in a plurality of biometric recognition systems based on an initial enrollment

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